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The Hoot

Genevieve Jacobs & David Murtagh

The Hoot brings you news, views and big ideas from Canberra"s Region Media. Join Claire Fenwicke and David Murtagh for insights, expertise and a bit of fun each week.

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15:51

S3 E4: Get ready for a hi-vis election, the Johnathan...

The Hoot ·

2024/02/08

Hoot hoot, Canberra! On this week's episode, David Murtagh is joined by Assembly reporter Claire Fenwicke - and the timing couldn't be better! Do you get the feeling the election's already underway? Andrew Barr has had some big infrastructure announcements already so get set for a hi-vis election. The Johnathan Davis saga continues and has exposed some frayed edges in the governing coalition, and some welcome humanity in the rough and tumble of politics. And finally ... next Thursday is Valentine's

en-AU

16:48

S3 E3: Lies, damned lies and Walter Sofronoff KC's...

The Hoot ·

2024/02/01

When is a promise broken, when is a lie not really a lie? This week on the Hoot, David Murtagh and Genevieve Jacobs ponder the big questions about who is a serious person any more in this mad world (including former judges). And are you sitting on a million dollars, if only you could find that lottery ticket? It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country with a light touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:08

S3 E2: Australia Day, Labor pre-selection and the...

The Hoot ·

2024/01/25

It's January 26 - so how are you marking the day? What defines patriotism? David Murtagh and Genevieve Jacobs weigh in on the national day debate, Labor pre-selection shenanigans and another great debate - the best way to get down the coast. It's the news you need from Ngunnawal country with a light touch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:57

S3 E1: The Hoot on supermarkets, Summernats solutions...

The Hoot ·

2024/01/17

We're back for 2024 as Genevieve Jacobs and David Murtagh dig deep into local news, big ideas and how darn difficult it is to avoid hitting a light rail vehicle. Join us for a Summernats solution, a supermarkets stoush and the news you need with a light touch from Ngunnawal country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:04

S2 E47: The year in review - and happy Christmas!

The Hoot ·

2023/12/15

It's our final episode for the year as David Murtagh and Genevieve Jacobs dissect politics and the public service. And who is running away from Christmas? It's the news you need from Ngunnawal country, with a light touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

17:20

S2 E46: Lee's leadership, Schmidt's farewell and...

The Hoot ·

2023/12/08

This week on The Hoot, can Elizabeth Lee pull off a 2024 election win? What's the real role of experts in our community? And are you, personally, taking action on climate change? It's all the news you need to know with a light touch from Ngunnawal country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

16:25

S2 E45: The Pezzullo sacking, senate relevance and...

The Hoot ·

2023/12/01

It's been a mighty fall from grace for one of Canberra;'s most powerful mandarins. But if it was easy to sack Mike Pezzullo, what happens next time? This week on the Hoot with Genevieve Jacobs and David Murtagh we talk about high flyers, more senators for the ACT and whether we all need that human touch at the checkout. It's all the news you need to know with a light touch from Ngunnawal country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

16:31

S2 E44: Youthful pollies, new life for Canberra...

The Hoot ·

2023/11/24

Can you be too young for political office? This week on the Hoot, Genevieve Jacobs and David Murtagh debate intelligence versus wisdom and ponder whether the Canberra Liberals have a better chance of winning the 2024 ACT. And have you considered acquiring a rooster? The RSPCA would really, really, really like you to consider it (they have several). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:46

S2 E43: Labor Greens woes, corruption and the carpark...

The Hoot ·

2023/11/16

It's a murky week on the Hoot as David Murtagh and Genevieve Jacobs discuss the political implications from Johnathan Davis's resignation, the difference between dinner with friends and corrupt conduct and the Brindabella carpark that wasn't. It's the news you need from Ngunnawal country, with a light touch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

23:06

S2 E42: Optus, Elizabeth Lee and how you know you're...

The Hoot ·

2023/11/10

Are you an Optus customer? Yes? lucky you! This week on the Hoot, does the federal government need to ensure our communications access? Can Elizabeth Lee really win the next ACT election? And how do you know you're a public servant? It's all the news you need with a light touch from Ngunnawal countrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

19:04

S2 E41: Nightclubs, footballers, Community Councils...

The Hoot ·

2023/11/03

On this week's episode of the Hoot, we delve into some very dark mysteries. What really happened when Mitchell and Wighton met the cops at 2am? Should you pay more taxes? And what good is your local Community Council? It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:22

Mr Fluffy, APS bosses flying high in the chairman's...

The Hoot ·

2023/10/27

Have you ever seen the inside of the chairman's lounge? Neither have your podcast hosts, but this week's episode of the Hoot is still full of opinions on APS bosses living the high life, Mr Fluffy and Halloween. Get listening! Hoot, hoot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

16:10

The Hoot on fallout from the Voice, Floriade and...

The Hoot ·

2023/10/20

The referendum has been and gone, but what are the consequences of the No vote? This week on the Hoot, Genevieve Jacobs and David Murtagh take a look at the political fallout for both sides. We're also wondering if Floriade needs a facelift along with Commonwealth Park? Our parking lots certainly do as we all get, ahem, bigger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

20:20

The Hoot tackles FOI, why ACT criminal sentencing...

The Hoot ·

2023/10/13

On the Hoot this week ... David Murtagh makes the case for more shame in FOI, Claire Fenwicke explains why ACT criminal sentencing errs on the soft side, and does you bum look big in that seat (or is the seat too small?) A 'fuscular' podcast host explains. Does the ACT have a transparency problem? Ombudsman weighs in on concerns around FOI requests RSPCA wants stronger sentencing after man avoids conviction for starving dachshund Freedom of Information Act 2016 (if you're playing along at home).See

en-AU

17:16

Union democracy, the mystery of light rail costings ...

The Hoot ·

2023/10/05

When is a vote not a vote? Apparently when it disagrees with the union bosses and they don't get the result they want. This week The Hoot looks at the CPSU vote that wasn't, the value of cost-benefit analyses and drones on Australia Day. Surely we can find better things to do with $450,000. Join Claire Fenwicke (filling in for Genevieve Jacobs) and David Murtagh as they dissect the week's most interesting stories. Hoot, hoot Canberra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

16:24

S2 E36: Mike Pezzullo's plight, return of the...

The Hoot ·

2023/09/29

It's been a bad week for senior public servant Mike Pezzullo - but who is really surprised to learn powerbroker and secretaries chat? This week's episode of the Hoot meditates on more independents in the ACT and asks whose voices are missing from the Voice debate. It's the news you need with a light touch from Ngunnawal country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:32

S2 E35: Canberra planning, lowering voting age and...

The Hoot ·

2023/09/22

This week's episode of the Hoot has it all, from lowering the voting age to an extraordinary alleged scam at Griffith with a $30 million price tag and a rare McLaren supercar. And in between, how would you solve Canberra's housing crisis? It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country with a light touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

15:21

S2 E34: public servant voices, Liberal electoral...

The Hoot ·

2023/09/14

Can you speak your mind when you're a public servant? If not, why not? This week on the hoot Genevieve and Dave debate the difficulties of activism, whether the Canberra Liberals are mathematically doomed to opposition and a heartwarming tale of one fan's ultimate devotion to her favourite ice-hockey team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

16:49

S2 E33: A brand new Hoot on drug decriminalisation...

The Hoot ·

2023/09/08

It's time for the Hoot, with a brand new owl in the nest. Meet David Murtagh, who is already well versed in arguing with Genevieve about politics. This week, we tackle drug decriminalisation and the QANTAS brouhaha. It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country, with a light touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:58

S2 E32: Zed's problematic resurrection, shouting at...

The Hoot ·

2023/09/01

Could Zed Seselja really resurrect his senate career - and do ACT voters want him? This week on the Hoot Ross Solly and Genevieve Jacobs dissect the board of inquiry, debate the ACT Liberals and discuss whether sports the last safe place for a good old barney. It's all the news you need from Ngunnawal country with light touch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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